Zetterbergs

What Zetterbergs does

Zetterbergs Industri AB is a Swedish manufacturer of truck superstructures founded in 1923 and headquartered in Östervåla, Sweden. The company designs, produces, and assembles dumpers (ZD4 series), tippers (ZT4 series), fixed flatbeds (ZFF), hooklifts (ZVX17 Livab and ZD4-LV), and tipping trailers for construction, quarrying, and industrial transport customers, all within a single 13,325 m² facility. Core technology relies on high-strength Hardox steel from SSAB, robotic welding, and proprietary designs including a self-developed 96-degree tilt hooklift, with stated production capacity exceeding 1,000 units per year.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market with direct Key Account Managers in Sweden and exclusive or non-exclusive channel partners in Norway (Spartveit AS), Finland (Tyllis Oy, Toplift Finland Oy), and Switzerland (Notterkran AG). Revenue is generated through customized hardware sales, plus spare parts via a 24/7 web shop, service and repair through an authorized network that now includes Malte Månson nationwide, and a major 300 (+200 optional) flatbed truck contract for the Swedish Armed Forces via Scania Sverige AB and FMV running through 2027. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and has been under local Swedish ownership since a 2005 management buyback from Finnish parent Kone Oy. As of May 15, 2026, Björn Melin succeeds Lars Erfäldt as CEO; Erfäldt remains main shareholder and Chairman of the Board.

Name

Zetterbergs

Legal name

Zetterbergs Industri AB

Website

https://zetterbergs.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Zetterbergs Industri AB is a Swedish manufacturer founded in 1923 that designs, welds, paints, and assembles heavy-duty truck superstructures — dumpers, tippers, hooklifts, flatbeds, and trailers — in Östervåla for construction, haulage, and defense customers across the Nordics and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Bodies (Truck Superstructures)

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC), Construction Site Vehicles (Dumpers, Site Carriers, Telehandlers) (IMAHAIAB)

Keywords

• Truck superstructure manufacturing
• Commercial vehicle bodies
• Construction transport equipment
• Hooklift systems
• Tipping trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Östervåla

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Truck Superstructure Sales: Manufacturing and selling truck superstructures (dumpers, tippers, hooklifts, fixed flatbeds, tipping trailers, hooklift beds) with focus on construction transport. Products sold directly and through channel partners.
2. Spare Parts: Original spare parts for truck bodies sold through web shop and direct requests. Parts include tipper cylinders, control units, signs, spreader gates, hoses, mudguards, lighting, tool boxes, and specialized components.
3. Service and Repair: Repair and service of all types of truck superstructures through authorized service partners across Sweden and new partnership with Malte Månson.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zetterbergs designs, manufactures and sells customized Swedish-built truck superstructures — dumpers (ZD4 series), tippers (ZT4 series), self-developed hooklifts (ZVX17/ZVX20 Livab), fixed flatbeds (ZFF) and tipping trailers — for construction, quarrying, industrial and defense transport applications. Production is fully integrated in-house at the Östervåla factory using robotic welding, high-strength SSAB Hardox steel and proprietary frame construction. Revenue is supplemented by original spare parts sold via web shop and authorized service/repair.

Product overview

Zetterbergs is a Swedish manufacturer of truck superstructures (påbyggnader) for the construction, quarrying, and industrial transport sectors, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Östervåla, Sweden. The product portfolio centres on four core superstructure lines — dumpers (ZD4 series), tippers (ZT4 series), fixed flatbeds (ZFF), and hooklifts (ZVX17 Livab and ZD4-LV hooklift dumper) — complemented by tipping trailers, a range of components (crane foundations, tool holders, glass emptying tools, RobsonDrive four-wheel-drive system, termination beams), spare parts, service/repair, and a web-based configurator. All products are produced in-house at the Östervåla factory with integrated design, welding (robot-welded), surface treatment, and assembly. Key materials include Hardox high-strength wear steels from SSAB. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Livab (ZVX17/ZVX20): Hooklift system - the most versatile on the market, optimal in narrow and low spaces
• ZD4
• ZT4
• ZFF
• ZD4-LV

Products and services

• ZD4 Dumper Fourth-generation rear-tipping dumper body for construction transport, built with Hardox 500TUF bottom and Hardox 450 side walls for high load capacity with optimised weight. Available in lengths from 4,400 mm in 100 mm increments and heights from 900 to 1,400 mm; sold to construction, quarrying and haulage companies.
• ZD4-K Kombi Dumper Combination vehicle version of the ZD4 dumper with a fifth wheel mounted on the subframe and quick-lock dumper body, allowing a trailer tractor and tipper truck in one construction for maximum flexibility.
• ZD4-Z Zetmatic Dumper Two-way tipper dumper with split upper/lower side gate. Side tipping is operated from the cab, and the lower side gate widens the platform during tip, placing the tipping mass further from the vehicle to prevent wheel blockages and damage.
• ZD4-M Matic Dumper Two-way tipper dumper with fully hydraulically openable side for convenient side tipping and side loading of general cargo. Controlled by three hydraulic cylinders with hydraulic locking and sequence control.
• ZD4-LV Hooklift Dumper Hooklift dumper body designed for hooklift systems; 20% lighter than its predecessor. Hardox 500TUF bottom (5, 6 or 8 mm) and Hardox 450 sides (4, 5 or 6 mm). Internal length from 5,200 to 6,400 mm; internal height from 900 to 1,400 mm.
• ZT4 Tipper Robust tipping platform for flexible transport and easy spreading of loads. Longitudinal beams provide a stiff, light bottom in high-strength steel with a built-in locking structure for side gates. Fits 2-, 3- or 4-axle chassis with rear or three-way tipping; lengths from 4,000 mm and construction height 350 mm for 2- and 3-axle chassis.
• ZT4-M Tipper (hydraulic side) Two-way tipper with fully openable steel side gate controlled by three hydraulic cylinders with hydraulic locking, enabling side tipping and side loading of cargo in tight spaces.
• ZT4-Z Tipper (lower split side gate) Two-way tipper with lower split side gate made of high-strength steel, controlled by two double-acting hydraulic cylinders. The fixed-height side gate widens the platform during tip, placing load further from the vehicle.
• ZFF Fixed Flatbed Fixed flatbed for piece goods with galvanised steel construction and a coordinate system of over 200 lashing points for flexible load securing. Low flat height from 180 mm; produced to customer specifications. Length from 4,200 to 7,400 mm, internal width 2,555 mm.
• ZVX17 Livab Hooklift Self-developed hooklift (marketed as Livab) that handles all hooklift flatbeds and roll-on/roll-off containers. Tilt angle of 96 degrees for upright positioning of silo systems. Capacity 17 tonnes; lengths 5,400 or 6,200 mm; building height 290 mm. Features radio control, central lubrication and a telescoping frame in high-strength steel.
• Tipping Trailers (ZD4 series) Tipping trailers built on the ZD4 dumper platform, mounted on trailer chassis from Kilafors and Spartveit. Nordic concept adapted to harsh conditions, available in 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-axle configurations, including automatic cassette trailers and flatbed tippers. 20% weight reduction for higher load capacity and lower fuel consumption.
• Components (crane foundations, tool holders, glass emptying tools, RobsonDrive, termination beams) Range of individual components for truck superstructures: crane foundations (10-30 ton/m and 30-40 ton/m), tool holders, glass emptying tools, the RobsonDrive four-wheel-drive system and termination beams. Available standalone via the Zetterbergs webshop.
• Spare Parts Original spare parts and components for all Zetterbergs superstructures, sold via the Zetterbergs webshop. Categories include subframes, tipping cylinders, fasteners, valves, oil pumps, cables, control units, signs, spreader gates, mudguards, lighting, toolboxes, vibrators and hooklift Livab components. Same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
• Service and Repair Service and repair of all types of truck superstructures via an authorized service partner network across Sweden, with Malte Månson as a national service partner. Includes online service booking, technical support and documented service history.
• Bygg ditt flak (Build your flatbed) Configurator Web-based product configurator that lets customers design their own truck superstructure step by step. Users select equipment, functions and options based on their intended truck and chassis configuration; the completed configuration is automatically sent to the chosen dealer for a full quote on both truck and superstructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% lighter than predecessor with ZD4 generation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Malte MånsoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 March 2026New service partnership for service and repair of Zetterbergs superstructures. Malte Månson is an established player in service and maintenance of vehicles and equipment with a nationwide network of workshops and technicians. Partnership strengthens Zetterbergs service organization and brings them closer to customers nationwide.
• Scania Sverige ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Via Scania Sverige AB, Zetterbergs received order to deliver 300 flatbed trucks with option for 200 more to Swedish Armed Forces. This is the largest flatbed order with defense as final customer since late 1980s. Zetterbergs also delivered similar flatbed trucks to Scania/FMV in 2024.
• Spartveit AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2024Exclusive partnership agreement signed April 1, 2024. Spartveit AS exclusively markets and sells Zetterbergs products in the Norwegian market. Spartveit AS handles all sales of superstructures, components and spare parts in Norway. Long-term agreement negotiated to ensure sustainable management of the Zetterbergs brand in Norway.
• Notterkran AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss partner representing Zetterbergs products in Switzerland. Located in Boswil, Switzerland.
• Tyllis OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish partner representing Zetterbergs products in Finland. Located in Karleby, Finland.
• Toplift Finland OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish partner representing Zetterbergs products in Finland. Located in Joutseno, Finland.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Palfinger: Austrian global leader in loader cranes and hooklifts. Overlaps with Zetterbergs' hooklift and crane-foundation offerings, but operates at much larger scale across cranes, marine, and services.
• Wielton: Polish group manufacturing truck bodies, trailers, and tippers across multiple European brands. Competes with Zetterbergs in dumpers/tippers and tipping trailers, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Fliegl: German family-run manufacturer of tippers, dump trailers, and agricultural transport equipment. Comparable dumper/tipper/trailer product lines serving European construction and agricultural haulage.
• Kögel: German trailer and truck body manufacturer owned by the Türkiye-based Tırsan group. Comparable in tipping trailers and flatbed body categories though skewed more toward long-haul dry van and refrigerated trailers.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Largest European trailer manufacturer, producing tipping trailers and truck bodies alongside a dominant dry-van and reefer portfolio. Much larger scale but adjacent in tipping trailers and construction-segment trailers.
• Hiab (Cargotec): Cargotec's loader crane and hooklift brand, headquartered in Finland. Directly comparable hooklift product line, and a sister brand to Multilift; overlaps with Zetterbergs' Livab range and Nordic customer base.

Direct peers

• Meiller: German family-owned manufacturer of tippers, skip loaders, and hooklift systems for trucks. Closely comparable product range (rear and three-way tippers, hooklifts) and similar customer base in European construction and quarrying transport.
• Marrel: French manufacturer of hooklift systems and tippers under Fassi Group. Directly competes in the hooklift (lastväxlare) category where Zetterbergs positions its self-developed ZVX17 Livab product.
• Hyva: Dutch global manufacturer of hooklifts, tippers, cranes, and container handling systems for commercial vehicles. Highly comparable core offering (Livab/ZVX17 competes with Hyva's hooklifts) with broader geographic reach.
• Multilift (Cargotec): Finnish manufacturer of hooklift and demountable systems, owned by Cargotec. A Nordic-headquartered direct competitor in the same hooklift equipment category and a logical alternative supplier for Finnish/Norwegian fleets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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